Since its creation in 2007, Île Courts–International Short Film Festival in Mauritius acts as a tool-kit for the development of cinema in Mauritius. Non-competitive, Île Courts Festival is meant to be a showcase for cinema in Mauritius, taking us to a surprizing journey into world cinema, with a focus given on short films from the Indian Ocean area, at a crossroad between Africa and Asia. In 2018, Île Courts invites french-speaking and creole-speaking Filmmakers from the Caribbean and Pacific Islands to submit their films to the festival, therefore 36 territories are concerned by our call for films. The 11th edition of Île Courts-International Short Film Festival in Mauritius will be held by Association Porteurs d'Images from 9th to 13th October 2018, in various cities and villages throughout the island.
CALL FOR FILMS . 2018
1. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
In order to be selected, films should meet the following requirements.
Maximum length : 30 minutes
Language : All langages, if film is subtitled in French and/or English
Genre : Fiction, documentary, animation, experimental
Date of Production : After 1st January 2017
Country of production : Australia, Bangladesh, Burma, Comoros, Djibouti, Guadeloupe, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kenya, Lesotho, Malaysia, Mauritius, Madagascar, Martinique, Mayotte, Mozambique, New Caledonia, Oman, Pakistan, Republic Dominican, Réunion Island, ST Bartholomew, Saint Lucia, Seychelles, Sint Maarten Singapore, Sri Lanka, Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Wallis and Futuna, Yemen & Zimbabwe
Industrial or commercial films are not accepted.
2. SUBMISSION & SELECTION
Only film submitted on www.festhome.com will be taken in consideration.
> Submission
A form should be filled online on www.festhome.com
The following material must be attached to the online submission :
- 1 still photo from the film (no poster) - 1 uploaded video file of the film
- 1 biodata of the director(s) - 1 photo of the director(s)
The transfer of a video file for preview purposes requires the purchase of a stamp on festhome.
> Selection
The selection is made by a jury made of professionals from Mauritius. The jury decides the programme in which each selected film will be presented. The decisions made by the jury are irrevocable.
3. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS
Thursday 31st May 2018
4. PUBLICATION AUTHORISATION
All the texts, data and photos transferred by participants via www.festhome.com during online submission will be used for reference in various online and offline bilingual publications (including Festival programme, website, etc.). This material may be translated, corrected or edited prior to publication. Under the terms of the present regulations, all participants give Porteurs d'Images free permission to publish and use this material for the above purposes.
5. GUARANTEES
Participants declare that they hold all the copyrights, intellectual property rights and all other types of rights, or the authorizations required, for the film. Consequently, participants guarantee to Porteurs d'Images against any and all claims, demands, suits, and actions taken against it by third parties on any grounds whatsoever. Participants undertake to guarantee, compensate and hold harmless Porteurs d'Images against any expenses, in particular expenses and fees related to court proceedings, and direct or indirect damage, as well as any sentences imposed on Porteurs d'Images or payment resulting from a settlement signed with the plaintiff. In addition, participants are reminded that failure to hold the rights and authorizations required for the film to participate in the Festival may result in the application of criminal and civil penalties as provided by the law.
6. SHIPPING COSTS
Shipping costs of material for screening must be paid by participants, but return expenses will be covered by Porteurs d'Images. Whenever it is possible, participants will send their films through the web.
7. SUBTITLES
For francophone films, they must have English subtitles.
For films in langages other than French, they must have French or English subtitles.
8. INVITATION
The selection of the film does not guarantee invitation of the filmmaker.
9. TELEVISION BROADCASTING & THE INTERNET
Participants give Porteurs d'Images free permission to reproduce and broadcast clips of the selected films presented in the Festival. These clips cannot exceed three minutes. They can only be used as part of stories promotionning or advertising for the Festival current of future editions. Permission for using these clips is granted for a one-year period, and is renewable by tacit agreement, unless terminated by registered letter.
10. ARCHIVING / DATABASING
Porteurs d'Images has been conducting a mission of preservation of Mauritian cinema.
> Documentation Centre Consequently to the selection of Mauritian films, films about Mauritius and/or directed by Mauritian filmmakers, Porteurs d'Images will store and archive this material. Participants whose films have been selected for Île Courts Festival give free permissions to Porteurs d'Images to implement the individual consulation of their film in the documentation centre for a period of 10 years and renewable by tacit agreement, unless terminated by registered letter.
> Film. Box. Consequently, Porteurs d'Images database Mauritian films, films about Mauritius and/or directed by Mauritian filmmakers. Participants whose films have been selected for Île Courts Festival give free permission to Porteurs d'Images to database them on their Film Box website www.porteursdimages.org/filmbox
11. AFTER FESTIVAL ÎLE COURTS
Participants give free permission to Porteurs d'Images to screen their film within the 6 months following the Festival, and exclusively for its own education and/or cultural programmes, non-commercial purposes (maximum 3 screenings).
12. NON-SPECIFIED CASES
Porteurs d'Images will settle all-non-specified cases within the terms of the present regulations and may allow special dispensation regarding justified and specific requests.
MISCELLANEOUS
Participation to the Festival implies acceptance without reservation of all terms outlined in the present regulations. Porteurs d'Images reserves the right to cancel any submission or take any suitable measure in the event of a breach of regulations or in response to any behavior disturbing the course of the Festival.
In case of litigation, only the Mauritian courts shall be competent and have juridiction.
